Match Report


Oxford UnitedOxford United     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Alex SmithAlex Smith Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro Henrique BrancoP. Branco52
G
1
G
67Paolo YoudsP. Youds
Craig BallC. Ball53
D
2
D
65Ian JobsonI. Jobson
Tommaso PeccarisiT. Peccarisi52
D
3
D
55Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta
Simon TerryS. Terry38
D
4
D
54Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham
Marcel BirnbaumM. Birnbaum40
M
5
D
51Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider
Rio MatthewsR. Matthews41
M
6
M
61Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Craig GlassC. Glass38
M
captain7captain
M
55David GrondinD. Grondin
Leon BirnbaumL. Birnbaum38
M
8
M
49Chris DeaneC. Deane
Noel BarryN. Barry55
A
9
A
56David GrondinD. Grondin
Malcolm ByrneM. Byrne35
A
10
A
53Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler
Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca43
A
11
A
49Darius JacobsD. Jacobs
 
Alberto ProctorA. Proctor35
A
12
G
55Des DraperD. Draper
Nick OwenN. Owen35
M
13
A
48Adam ColeA. Cole
Dave BaileyD. Bailey37
D
14
D
45Adam MersonA. Merson

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,474 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Cooke.


0.00
Middlesbrough start the match!
3.42
Andy Strachan flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
6.36
Rio Matthews threads a neat ball through to Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne plays a one-two with Noel Barry and advances towards the goal... Malcolm Byrne comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
8.46
Jonas Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward to Andy Strachan who brings the ball neatly under control. Andy Strachan plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
9.25
David Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Grondin!
14.20
David Grondin flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin collects the pass. David Grondin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
15.34
David Grondin brings the ball forward. David Grondin shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Pedro Henrique Branco manages to gather it easily.
16.27
Marcel Birnbaum runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Birnbaum shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
18.37
David Grondin catches Craig Ball on the ankles. The referee calls over David Grondin and warns him to calm down! Craig Ball grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.42
Craig Glass threads a neat ball through to Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne runs straight at the defence! Malcolm Byrne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.02
Tommaso Peccarisi knocks the ball forward to Craig Glass. Craig Glass passes the ball forward to Noel Barry. Noel Barry tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Paolo Youds manages to keep it out.
24.51
Tommaso Peccarisi makes a probing pass to Craig Glass. Craig Glass threads the ball through to Pedro Fonseca. Pedro Fonseca plays a one-two with Noel Barry and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Pedro Fonseca provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.31
David Grondin knocks the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Terry.
34.32
Stan Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Andy Strachan collects the pass. Andy Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.01
Simon Terry flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Birnbaum controls it well on his chest. Marcel Birnbaum runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Birnbaum chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Barry. Noel Barry takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
39.21
Andy Strachan hits a low pass to David Grondin. David Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pedro Henrique Branco effortlessly gets down and covers it.
40.58
Marcel Birnbaum catches Chris Deane on the ankles. Marcel Birnbaum is warned by the referee! Chris Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.57
Andy Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Oxford United kick off the second half!
47.02
Benoit Ballotta makes a probing pass to David Grondin. David Grondin threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.44
With great vision, Andy Strachan plays the ball forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Pedro Henrique Branco!
54.16
Chris Deane chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin edges inside the box! David Grondin rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Henrique Branco had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
57.38
Tommaso Peccarisi threads a neat ball through to Craig Glass. Craig Glass flicks a high pass forward. Noel Barry collects the pass. Noel Barry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benoit Ballotta.
59.18
Simon Terry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Matthews. Rio Matthews knocks the ball forward to Noel Barry. Noel Barry flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fonseca controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Stan Sheringham clumsily knocks into Pedro Fonseca. Penalty for Oxford United!!
59.18
The referee points to the spot..
60.33
Noel Barry takes a slow run up. It's there!! Paolo Youds has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.33
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with Alberto Proctor replacing Noel Barry, Nick Owen replacing Craig Glass and Dave Bailey replacing Simon Terry .
63.27
Benoit Ballotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Deane. Chris Deane flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
65.35
David Grondin knocks the ball forward to Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.07
Rio Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Proctor. Alberto Proctor makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Malcolm Byrne. Malcolm Byrne shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
67.07
Benoit Ballotta threads a neat ball through to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan flicks a high ball forward to David Grondin who gracefully takes it down. David Grondin shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.28
Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Adam Merson replacing David Grondin .
78.30
Chris Deane makes a probing pass to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro Henrique Branco!
81.43
Stan Sheringham barges into Malcolm Byrne. Stan Sheringham is warned by the referee! Malcolm Byrne runs off the knock.
90.00
David Grondin threads the ball through to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Tommaso Peccarisi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Oxford United

Middlesbrough
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
32.2%
44.8%
23%

Scorers
Noel Barry 60 (p)
David Grondin 3, 9, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Grondin of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Henrique Branco (GK)
7
2.Craig Ball (DEF)
6
3.Tommaso Peccarisi (DEF)
7
4.Simon Terry (DEF)
6
5.Marcel Birnbaum (MID)
6
6.Rio Matthews (MID)
6
7.Craig Glass (MID)
6
8.Leon Birnbaum (MID)
6
9.Noel Barry (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Malcolm Byrne (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Fonseca (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Proctor (ATT)
6
13.Nick Owen (MID)
6
14.Dave Bailey (DEF)
6

1.Paolo Youds (GK)
6
2.Ian Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Benoit Ballotta (DEF)
6
4.Stan Sheringham (DEF)
6
5.Jonas Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
6.Andy Strachan (MID)
7
7.David Grondin (MID)
7
8.Chris Deane (MID)
7
9.David Grondin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Dietmar Ziegler (ATT)
6
11.Darius Jacobs (ATT)
7
 
12.Des Draper (GK)
0
13.Adam Cole (ATT)
0
14.Adam Merson (DEF)
6